CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 960 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 960 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

Yes

With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

Yes

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

Yes

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

Yes

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

8.6 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

Yes

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

Overall Winner

Draw

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